The Sweet Cocoon moving forward with retreat center. GNTC student wins national competition. Heroes United blood drive tomorrow. Greater Community Bank closing West Rome branch Friday. Updates on Calhoun's Star Spangled Celebration. Sunshine returns. Sports updates.

This morning's headlines -- always first, fast, factual and free online -- with updates continuing all day from Hometown Headlines

The Sweet Cocoon moving forward with plans for retreat for disabled children; hosting 3rd annual Butterfly Ball on Aug. 26. Cocoon

Buzz of the Week: Heroes Unified community-wide blood drive on Monday. Rome Young Republicans meeting Thursday. Greater Community Bank closing West Rome branch on Friday. Buzz

Education: Cedartown native Ryan Fincher wins GNTC's first-ever national championship at SkillsUSA competition this weekend. Education

NBC's The Voice top 5 finalist Zach Seabaugh to headline Calhoun's Star Spangled Celebration on Independence Day. Calhoun

Ware Mechanical Weather Center: Clear, sunny skies to start the week with highs in mid-80's. Forecast

Remembering Michael John Baker and William John (Jack) Runninger. Obituaries

Public Health restaurant inspection scores. Dining

Area arrest reports brought to you by Dr. Miniyar's Pediatrics. Crimewatch

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Chick-fil-A Dwarf House Sports Report

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It's an 8th place finish for Shorter's Deangelo Harris in the 400m at the US Junior Championships, crossing the line in 49.20.

 

Rome Braves falls in 10 innings to Asheville, 6-5. Final game of series today at 2:05 p.m.

 

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